Tensions are running high in the Nashville-based Southern Baptist Convention as the denomination gathers here for its first annual meeting since the pandemic began.
Nashville Police Can Now Wear Hijabs. But For One MNPD Hopeful, The Change Comes Too Late
Maryam Mohammed hoped to be the first Nashville police officer to wear a hijab. But records obtained by WPLN News show department leadership repeatedly told her she would not be allowed to wear her headscarf if accepted to the academy, because it violated the uniform policy.
This Diwali, Nashville Sikhs Celebrate Triumph Of The Good During A Tough Year
Diwali, commonly known as India’s festival of lights, began Saturday. For Nashville Sikhs, that meant gathering at their gurdwara for the first time since March.
Even Online, Communal Silence Is Essential For Nashville Quakers
As religious groups in Nashville have gone online during social distancing, Quakers, also known as Friends, have had to adapt their silence-filled worship to the virtual sphere.
Nashville-Area Churches Move Services Online — Or At Least Cancel Passing Collection Plates
Update Saturday, March 14 at 8:00 a.m. Several churches mentioned in this post have since cancelled in-person services, including Ethos Church and Brentwood Baptist. On Friday afternoon, Gov. Bill Lee discouraged gatherings of more than 250 people, including religious services.
‘We Have To Stick Together’: North Nashville Church Unites Community After Tornado
There hasn’t been much time for reflection since powerful tornados blew through. But on Sunday morning, one church in North Nashville paused for a few hours of gratitude.
Islamic Center Of Nashville Celebrates The Opening Of Its Second Location In Bellevue
Several hundred people were on hand as the Islamic Center of Nashville held a community celebration to show off its new mosque in Bellevue.
Nashville Faith Groups Gather To Remember New Zealand Mosque Attacks
Listen Nashville’s public square was packed Sunday night with residents remembering those who died in the recent New Zealand mosque attacks.
Tennessee Lawmakers Want To Recognize ‘Almighty God’ In State Constitution
Tennessee lawmakers have given initial approval to a resolution to amend the state constitution to say that “liberties do not come from government, but from Almighty God.”
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